commentary Archives - The Portland Press Herald

Commentary: Obama administration’s commitment to transparency quickly turned to stonewalling

by Margaret Sullivan The Washington Post News Service with Bloomberg News May 26, 2016May 26, 2016

Delivering secrecy and opacity doesn’t serve the public – and, on top of that, it’s just not cool to do.

by Dana Milbank The Washington Post May 26, 2016May 25, 2016

Their target: the head of the IRS, who wasn’t even at the agency at the time of the alleged misconduct.

European leaders want to know: How could this man – so obviously unprepared and unqualified – be on the verge of winning the Republican nomination?

by David A. Trahan Special to the Press Herald May 21, 2016May 20, 2016

The proposed law would also pave the way toward extreme gun control policies of the future.

by Fred Grimm Tribune News Service May 21, 2016May 20, 2016

I’ve been an unwitting consumer of America’s leading anti-craft beer, taken in by a ploy to fend off these upstart microbreweries.

by CHARLES KRAUTHAMMER May 20, 2016May 20, 2016

Who wins the White House will likely depend on where the senator’s loyal supporters go during the general election.

by Dana Milbank The Washington Post May 19, 2016May 19, 2016

The Vermont socialist is now running against the Democratic Party – that’s great news for Trump.

by Beau Kilmer Tribune News Service May 19, 2016May 18, 2016

One thing is a fairly safe bet: If we legalize and allow for-profit companies to produce, sell and advertise marijuana, use will likely increase.

by Kathleen Parker May 17, 2016May 17, 2016

If voters rank candidates, it’s possible to elect more moderate candidates and thwart demagogues.

by Charles Lawton May 17, 2016May 16, 2016

Our state’s industries, even those with modest rates of growth, may be going the way of the traditional taxi.